Matt Walker

BSc MRES
Senior Research Officer
m.walker@nfer.ac.uk
+44 (0)1904 433435

Matthew is a Senior Research Officer in the NFER’s Northern Office based in York. Matthew has considerable experience of working on national-scale evaluations, and has particular expertise in the areas of enterprise education, ICT, and training and development. Matthew has experience of working on both qualitative and quantitative research projects and evaluations for a range of clients including the Scottish Executive, the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA), the Children’s Workforce Development Council and the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

Prior experience and professional background

Senior Research Officer, NFER, York (2007-present)
Research Officer, NFER, Slough (2004-2007)
Three month overseas research placement in Ghana (Lancaster University, June-August 2003)
Resident Foreign Expert (Teacher of IBO Geography and English) at the Beijing World Youth Academy, China (2001- 2002)

Main research interests

Enterprise Education; CPD, training and development; ICT; Sustainability

Other research interests

Work-related learning; international development; environment and development

Selected publications

Walker, M., Haines, B., Harland, J., Kinder, K. (2009: forthcoming) 2008/09 Secondary Maths and Science HLTA research. London: TDA.

Walker, M., Flack, J., Bramley, G. (2009: forthcoming) Formative Evaluation of the National Enterprise Academy: Final report. Slough: NFER.

Teeman, D., Mundy, E., Walker, M., Scott, E., Lin, Y., and Gallacher, S. (2009). The Support Staff Study: Exploring Experiences of Training and Development. London: TDA.

Walker, M., Springate, I., Harland, J., Straw, S. (2009). Evaluation of the Career Developments of Early Years Professionals (EYPs).

Walker, M., Haines, B., Hart, R., Wilkin, A. and Kinder, K. (2009). Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Implementation of the G&T Leading Teacher Programme. Slough: NFER.

Walker, M. and Robinson, R. (2009). 'The importance of CPD leadership in schools', Impact magazine, issue 1.

Golden, S., Bielby, G., O’Donnell, L., Morris, M., Walker, M. and Maguire, S. (2008). Outcomes of the Youth Opportunity Fund/Youth Capital Fund (DCSF Research Report 046). London: DCSF.

Robinson, M., Walker, M., Kinder, K. and Haines, B. (2008). Research into the Role of CPD Leadership in Schools. London: TDA. [Available online].

O’Donnell, L., Golden, S., McCrone, T., Rudd, P. and Walker, M. (2006). Evaluation of Increased Flexibility for 14-16 Year olds Programme: Delivery for Cohorts 3 and 4 and the Future (DfES Research Report 790). London: DfES.

Easton, C., Eames, A., Wilson, R., Walker, M. and Sharp, C. (2006). Evaluation of the National Remodelling Team: Year 3. Final Report. Slough: NFER.

McCrone,T., Morris, M. and Walker, M. (2005). Pupil Choices at Key Stage 3 - Literature Review. London: DfES.

Whitby, K. and Walker, M. with O’Donnell, S. (2006). International Review of Curriculum and Assessment Frameworks: Thematic Probe. The Teaching and Learning of Skills in Primary and Secondary Education.

Golden, S., McCrone, T., Walker, M. and Rudd, P. (2006). Impact of e-learning in Further Education: Survey of Scale and Breadth (DfES Research Report 745). London: DfES.

Spielhofer, T., White, G., Walker, M. and Sims, D. (2006). National Evaluation of Determined to Succeed. Phase 1: Early Implementation Processes Across Scotland September 2004-August 2005. Edinburgh: Scottish Executive.

McCrone, T., Rudd, P., Wade, P. and Walker, M. (2005). ‘Light Touch’ Evaluation of the Student Associates Scheme.

Rickinson, M., Walker, M. and Rudd, P. (2005). Mid-Term Review of the ESRC’s Teaching and Learning Research Programme. Final Report.

Savory, C., Walker, M. and Rudd, P. (2005). National and Local Government Raising Standards Across Schools: a Literature Review (LGA Research Report 5/05). Slough: NFER.

Spielhofer, T., White, G. and Walker, M. (2005). Evaluation of the Skills4Industry-Retail Pilot.